Tip: Refer to How to Use the AirMap app to create a Flight Plan.
Recreational Flyer Authorization using iOS/Android
Step 1: Verify Recreational Authorization is available: LAANC Enabled Facilities
Step 2: Select Mission Type: "FAA Recreational Flyers - 44809"
Step 3: Add a Flight Plan
Step 4: Adjust Flight Plan area & select "Next"
Step 5: Enter Pre-flight Checklist details and select "Next"
Step 6: Review Flight Brief and select "Submit"
Flight Briefing
The “Authorization & Validation” section will display one of the following:
Authorized Pending Submission: The pilot has entered all appropriate Flight Plan information to receive authorization. The pilot must SUBMIT FLIGHT to return authorization.
Authorization Rejected: The Flight Plan is missing pilot information (First name, Last Name, Phone Number) or exceeds the Permissible Altitude. Authorization will not be granted.
Recreational Flyer Authorization using Web App
Step 1: Verify Recreational Authorization is available:LAANC Enabled Facilities
Step 2: Select Mission Type: "FAA Recreational Flyers - 44809"
Step 3: Add a Flight Plan
Step 4: Adjust the Flight Plan area on the top right-hand corner screen
Step 5: Enter Flight Plan details and select "Brief Flight Plan"
Step 6: Review Weather, Authorization, Rule requirements and "Submit Flight Plan"
The Authorization Requests section will display one of the following:
Authorized Pending Submission: The pilot has entered all appropriate Flight Plan information to receive authorization. The pilot must SUBMIT FLIGHT to request authorization.
Rejected Upon Submission: This confirms that the Flight Plan is missing pilot information (First name, Last Name, Phone Number) or exceeds the Permissible Altitude. Authorization will not be granted.